Honeydew vs. Radishes

Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Radishes


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of honeydew versus radishes (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and radishes:

  • Both radishes and honeydew are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Honeydew has more thiamin, however, radish contains more riboflavin.
  • Radish has 3.3 times less sugar than honeydew.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and radishes is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Radishes
Protein 5% 16%
Carbohydrates 93% 79%
Fat 2% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Radish has 100% more dietary fiber than honeydew - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Radish has 3.3 times less sugar than honeydew - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both radishes and honeydew are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both radishes and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Honeydew has 22% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Honeydew and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Honeydew and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Honeydew has more thiamin, however, radish contains more riboflavin. Both honeydew and radishes contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Honeydew Radishes
Thiamin 0.038 MG 0.012 MG
Riboflavin 0.012 MG 0.039 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.254 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.155 MG 0.165 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.071 MG
Folate 19 UG 25 UG

Minerals

calcium

Radish has 317% more calcium than honeydew - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Both radishes and honeydew are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to honeydew for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Honeydew Radishes
beta-carotene 30 UG 4 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 27 UG 10 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Honeydew Radishes
alpha linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.031 G
Total 0.033 G 0.031 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Honeydew Radishes
linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.017 G
Total 0.026 G 0.017 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .

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FAQ

Does radishes or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?
Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.

Does radishes or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.

Does radishes or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both radishes and honeydew are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to honeydew for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.